The following films are scheduled to be
shown during the eighth annual Camden International Film Festival. For
more information or to view trailers,
visit www.camdenfilmfest.org.
“Ballroom Dancer” — directed by
Andreas Koefoed and Christian Bonke
(Denmark, 2011). New England Premiere. A decade after Slavik Kryklyvyy became
the World Latin Dance Champion, he
tries to regain the success that
seemed to have slipped by him with a
new partner and lover.
“Betting the Farm” — directed by
Jason Mann and Cecily Pingree (USA,
2012). New England premiere.
After being dropped by their main dairy
processor, a group of nine Maine
organic dairy farmers try to launch a
new milk company, Maine’s Own
Organic Milk.
“Call Me Kuchu” — directed by Katherine Fairfax Wright and Malika Zouhali-
Worrall (USA and Uganda, 2012).
In Uganda, a new bill threatens to make
homosexuality punishable by death.
“Canicula” — directed by Jose Álvarez
(Mexico, 2012). East Coast premiere.
A study of the rich cultural heritage and
traditions of the Totonac people of Veracruz, Mexico, who have resided in
this region for thousands of years.
“Chasing Ice” — directed by Jeff
Orlowski (USA, 2012).
Reveals James Balog’s hauntingly beautiful, multi-year time-lapse videos of
vanishing glaciers across the Arctic.
“Citadel” — directed by Diego Mondaca
(Bolivia, Germany, 2011). US premiere. Attempts to expose life inside a deten-

tion facility which does not
adhere to the traditional mores
of prison; here, some inmates’
wives and children live alongside the prisoners.
“Code of the West” — directed
by Rebecca Richman Cohen
(USA, 2012).
Follows the political process of
marijuana policy reform. This is
the story of the many lives and
fraught emotions when politics
fail and communities pay the
price.
“Colombianos” — directed by
Tora Mårtens (Sweden, Colombia, 2012). US premiere.
Pablo has a plan on how to get
his brother drug-free in six
months. They set out on a journey filled with trials and tribulations that put their relationship
to the test.
“Downeast” — directed by David
Redmon and Ashley Sabin
(USA, 2012).
Focuses on Antonio Bussone’s
efforts to open a lobster processing factory in rural Maine.
“Drought” — directed by Everardo González (Mexico, 2011).
East Coast premiere.
While the community is forced
into an exodus, the Ejido is
abandoned and eventually the
desert animals take over the
place.
“East Hastings Pharmacy” —
directed by Antoine Bourges
(Canada (2011 (US Premiere..
In a Vancouver pharmacy,
patients arrive for their dose of
methadone, to be taken in front
of the pharmacist.
“Goranson Farm: An Uncertain
Harvest” — directed by William
Kunitz (USA, 2012). World Premiere.. Follows the farmers, as they
struggle through 2009 harvest
and into the following year.
“Hardwater” — directed by Ryan
Brod and Daniel Sites (USA,
2012).
Sheds light on the insular,
diverse and oft-misunderstood

ice fishing community in Maine,
revealing their quirky habits
and long standing traditions.
“HERMAN’S HOUSE” — directed
by Angad Singh Balla (Canada,
USA, 2012).
A feature documentary that follows the unlikely friendship
between a New York artist and
one of America’s most famous
inmates as they collaborate on
an acclaimed art project.
“The Imposter” — directed by
Bart Layton (UK, USA, 2012).
A 13-year-old Texas boy vanishes
without a trace. Three-and-ahalf years later, the boy has
been found, thousands of
miles from home in Spain, saying he survived a mind-boggling
ordeal of kidnap and torture by
shadowy captors.
“Journey to Planet X” — directed by Myles Kane and Josh
Koury (USA, 2012). New England premiere.
Follows the filming of “Planet X,”
Eric Swain and Troy Bernier’s
most ambitious endeavor to
date, and sheds light on their
unique brand of “movie magic.”
“The List” — directed by Beth
Murphy (USA, 2012).
The story of Kirk Johnson, a
modern-day Oskar Schindler
who is fighting to save Iraqis
whose lives are in danger
because they worked for the
U.S. government and military to
help rebuild Iraq.
“Meanwhile in Mamelodi” —
directed by Benjamin Kahlmayer (Germany, South Africa,
2011). East Coast premiere.
Running water, paved roads, and
electricity are nowhere to be
found. But even here there is
daily life, which the Mtsweni
family masters with routine and
integrity.
“Night Laborer” — directed by
David Redmon (USA, 2012).
Work-in-progress.
Film follows Sherman Frank Merchant, a 46-year-old Downeaster during his transition from an
independent and rugged clam
digger by day to a laborer
inside a factory at night.
“Off Label” — directed by

Michael Palmieri and Donal
Mosher (USA, 2012). New England premiere.
Thoroughly investigates off-label
use of medication, in the
process revealing the tremendous influence psychiatric
drugs in particular have on the
greater population.
“Only the Young” — directed by
Elizabeth Mims and Jason Tippet (USA, 2012). New England
premiere.
Three teenagers find things to do
in a place that offers nothing.
They discover first love, friendship and avoid the realities of
becoming an adult.
“Peak” — directed by Hannes
Lang (Italy, Germany, 2011).
New England premiere.
Questions the relationship
between nature and technology. “Plimpton! Starring George
Plimpton as himself” — directed by Tom Bean and Luke Poling (USA, 2012).
Using Plimpton’s own narration
— along with thoughts and stories from friends, family and
contemporaries — the film is a
joyful celebration of a life lived
fully, richly, strangely, and, at
times, a life that is hard to
believe was actually lived by
just one man.
“Question One” — directed by
Joe Fox (USA, 2011).
Chronicles the fierce and emotional battle that took place
during the time Maine voted
and repealed same-sex marriage. “The Revisionaries” — directed
by Scott Thurman (USA, 2012).
The theory of evolution and a
rewrite of U.S. history are
caught in the crosshairs when
an unabashed creationist
seeks re-election as chairman
of America’s most influential
board of education.
“Special Flight” — directed by
Fernand Melgar (Switzerland
(2011 (New England premiere.
The community of rejected asylum seekers and illegal
migrants in Switzerland’s Frambois Detention Centre share

friendships, fears, and a similar
fate.
“Survival Prayer” — directed by
Benjamin Greené (Canada,
Haida Gwaii, 2012). World premiere. Follows individual food harvesters as they gather and prepare for the winter, the film celebrates the modern lifeways of
a remote indigenous community and bears witness to a
sacred relationship between
individuals and the land that
sustains them.
“The Waiting Room” — directed
by Pete Nicks (USA, 2012).
A character-driven documentary
film that uses extraordinary
access to go behind the doors
of an American public hospital
struggling to care for a community of largely uninsured
patients.
“WAVUMBA” — directed by
Jeroen van Velzen (Nigeria,
Netherlands, 2012). New England premiere.
In search of the reality behind
the memories the filmmaker
has of his youth in Kenia, he
once again allows himself to be
led by an old fisherman to a
world where fantasy, dreams,
belief and reality cannot be differentiated from one another.
“The Secret Cinema 1”
Film raises fundamental questions, but rather than offering
simple answers, it chooses to
illustrate the complicated situations that arise when we construct a social world over our
natural one.
“The Secret Cinema 2”
This experiential and atmospheric film drops viewers in contemporary Lapland in the Arctic Circle, which is simultaneously
the fairy tale that we might
have imagined and something
much more real.
“The Secret Cinema 3”
This film documents four heroes
who attempt to expose a devastating abuse of power
despite the denials of authority
figures who believe that
because they stand for good
they can do no wrong.